Niš Constantine the Great Airport, International airport near Medoševac and Popovac suburbs, Serbia.
Niš Constantine the Great Airport is an international airport located near Medoševac and Popovac south of Niš. The facility includes a single terminal building with passenger services, aircraft maintenance workshops, and runway infrastructure shared with military operations.
The airport began as an airfield in 1910 near Donje Međurovo and developed into civilian air service during the 1930s under Aeroput. A concrete runway was constructed in 1952 and became the foundation for the site's modern infrastructure.
The airport takes its name from Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, linking the facility to the ancient past of the city. Locals and visitors often notice this connection reflected in the airport's identity and regional significance.
The terminal has ten check-in counters, eight passport control stations, and car rental services available. Regular bus connections link the airport to central Niš, making it straightforward to reach the city.
The site houses the Serbian-Russian Emergency Response Centre, which has operated since 2009 to support regional emergency management and aerial firefighting missions. This specialized facility makes the airport a key hub for rescue operations across Southeast Europe.
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